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Ovarian Cancer Materials
Pamphlets
Pamphlets are free to take and keep.
What You Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer
National Cancer Institute
This is a basic overview of the disease.
F500 PN277
Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Guidelines For Patients
American Cancer Society
A more detailed discussion of treatment options.
F500 PA512
Myths & Facts About Ovarian Cancer
The Oncology Group
Overview of the disease with answers to myths about the disease.
F500 PP693
Books
Books can be checked out for three weeks.
A Guide To Survivorship For Women With Ovarian Cancer
By F.J. Monts, M.D. and Robert E. Bristow, M.D.
Information to ease the physical, emotional, and psychic suffering of women with ovarian cancer with particular emphasis on the concept of living well in the face of daunting uncertainties.
F500 BM814 2005
Ovarian Cancer Journeys: Survivors Share Their Stories To Help Others
Edited by Ayala Miron
Women of all ages tell their true stories. Find out about the lessons they have learned through their experiences.
F500 BM676 2004
100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer
By Don S Dizon, MD; Nadeem R. Abu-Rustum, MD; and Andrea Gibbs-Brown
Provides in-depth, reliable information written by expert physicians and translated by a patient who has lived with the disease.
F500 BD622 2004
Ovarian Cancer: Your Guide To Taking Control
By Kristine Conner and Lauren Langford
Gives crucial information to improve the chance for lengthy remission and cure, as well as emotional support for the journey.
F500 BC752 2003
Web Sites
These sites are authoritative and kept up to date.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/ Choose from “Types of Cancer” section.
American Cancer Society
http://cancer.org/ Click on “Choose a Cancer Type or Topic”
and scroll down to choice.
People Living with Cancer
http://plwc.org/ Click on “Cancer Type” on the left and choose cancer type.